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Virginia Tech’s research power noticed in latest Times Higher Education rankings , articleVirginia Tech ranked No. 63 among U.S. institutions in the latest Times Higher Education World University rankings — a three-spot jump from a year ago — and the university ranked tied for No. 15 among public Carnegie Class-Very High Research land-grant universities, which is one of the university’s key performance indicators in its pursuit of becoming a top-100 global school.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 -
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Child care questions answered for working parents , articleDoes parental leave affect annual leave hours? Is there support for taking children on conference trips? These questions and more were answered during a roundtable for caregivers.
Date: Oct 09, 2024 -
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Northern Virginia Steering Committee shares future vision for Virginia Tech in the D.C. area , articleServing as a catalyst for innovation and gateway to new opportunities, Virginia Tech’s growing presence in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area was the topic of discussion at a town hall meeting with faculty and staff in Arlington on Thursday.
Date: Sep 26, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech named a top-25 public university in U.S. News & World Report rankings , articleVirginia Tech was ranked tied for No. 21 in the National Universities class for Top Public Schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Colleges rankings and tied for No. 51 overall.
Date: Sep 24, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech dedicates Hitt Hall , articleLocated off West Campus Drive, Hitt Hall features state-of-the-art spaces for construction education and research.
Date: Sep 23, 2024 -
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A record seven Hokies join Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine , articleKathleen Alexander, Tom Dingus, Dan Givens, T.M. Murali, Amy Pruden, Dan Sui, and Bevlee Watford make up the university’s largest elected class to date and the largest number elected from a single Virginia institution this year.
Date: Sep 20, 2024 -
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Business leadership program offers Pascha Gerni national perspective on universities , articleGerni gained valuable leadership skills and perspective as a part of last year's National Association of College and University Business Officers' Emerging Leaders Program.
Date: Sep 19, 2024 -
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Sexual violence prevention work elevated through strategic plan and new office , articleThe Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Office will be led by the new director of sexual violence prevention, Jennifer Wiggins.
Date: Sep 13, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech 19th among all U.S. schools, 6th among all U.S. public schools in new ranking , articleThe Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranking ranking focused on two key metrics: how much a school improves students’ chances of graduating and their future earnings and the overall student experience.
Date: Sep 05, 2024 -
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Beyond Boundaries Scholars program opens doors for students , articleThe Beyond Boundaries Scholars program breaks down financial barriers to make a Virginia Tech education more affordable to students. Four students talk about how it is making a difference for them and their families.
Date: Sep 03, 2024 -
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Progress toward university priorities highlights quarterly board meeting , articleBoard of Visitors actions included approval of a $4.3 million planning authorization for design of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine’s renovation and expansion.
Date: Aug 28, 2024 -
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AI projects move forward in collaboration between Virginia Tech, Children’s National Hospital , articlePhysician scientists and researchers from Children’s National Hospital and Virginia Tech will increase efforts to harness artificial intelligence to help children who are struggling with medical conditions.
Date: Aug 26, 2024 -
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A welcome message from President Tim Sands , articleAs we work and learn in new facilities and spaces, we can build and strengthen our community by embracing opportunities for creative connections that inspire conversation, collaboration, and innovation.
Date: Aug 26, 2024 -
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Senior health science industry innovation leader joins Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC , articleSally Allain, formerly the Head of Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS @ Washington, D.C., has been named the chief of health sciences growth and innovation officer with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and the Office of Health Sciences and Technology.
Date: Aug 21, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech Innovation Campus' first building nears completion , articleThe Innovation Campus Academic Building One, set to open early next year, has cutting-edge features and is being built with technology befitting of a university committed to expanding the workforce in the areas of computer science and computer engineering.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech student receives scholarship at Hoda Kotb birthday celebration , articleI'yana James, a first-generation student pursuing a degree in public relations, was in New York City, along with her mother, Toshia, as part of the “Today” show live birthday festivities for famous alumna Hoda Kotb.
Date: Aug 13, 2024 -
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Virginia Tech donors step forward in powerful and inspiring show of support , articleNew gifts and commitments totaled nearly $226.1 million, the second highest total in Virginia Tech history and a fourth straight year of giving over $200 million.
Date: Aug 12, 2024 -
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Tim Sands selected as chair of NCAA Division I Board , article
Sands joined the board in January as a representative from the Atlantic Coast Conference and will serve as chair until August 2026.
Date: Aug 06, 2024 -
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Research grows at Virginia Tech Innovation Campus in D.C. area , articleThe 11 Virginia Tech faculty members from the College of Engineering who joined the Innovation Campus in August 2022, along with seven new faculty hires, bring expertise and add to some of the university’s top research strengths.
Date: Aug 02, 2024 -
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Five appointed to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors , articleAppointed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, the new members are Starlette Barker Johnson of Dallas, Texas; Ryan McCarthy of McLean, Virginia; Jim Miller of Waterford, Virginia; J. Pearson of Fort Myers Beach, Florida; and Jeanne Stosser of Blacksburg, Virginia.
Date: Jul 05, 2024
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